Central Michigan's Dylan Rheault drafted by Baltimore Orioles

Central Michigan's Dylan Rheault was selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the 19th round of the 2013 MLB Draft.Courtesy of CMU Athletics

MOUNT PLEASANT, MI — Dylan Rheault showed flashes of potential during his sophomore season with Central Michigan and that resulted in the Baltimore Orioles pulling the trigger on the 6-foot-9 pitcher in the 19th round of the MLB Draft.

Rheault was the No. 579 pick overall in the draft and became the ninth Chippewas pitcher in the last four seasons to be selected in the draft.

He was the only CMU player selected, however, he was joined by CMU signees Nick Deeg, who was selected by the Detroit Tigers, and Chris Thibideau, who was selected by the San Diego Padres.

A Wheaton, Ill. native, Rheault has gone 3-3 with a 4.65 ERA and 58 strikeouts in two seasons with the Chippewas.